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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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