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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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