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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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