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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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