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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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