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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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