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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models 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 optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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