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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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