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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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