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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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