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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure 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 MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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