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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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