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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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