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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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