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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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