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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education