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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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