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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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