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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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