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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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