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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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