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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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