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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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