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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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