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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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