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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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