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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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