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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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