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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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