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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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