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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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