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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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