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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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