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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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