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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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