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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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