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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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