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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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