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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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