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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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