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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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