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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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