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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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