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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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