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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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