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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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