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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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