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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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