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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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