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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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