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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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