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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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