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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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