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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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