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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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