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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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