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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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