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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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