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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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