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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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