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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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