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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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