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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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