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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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