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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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