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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand 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 education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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