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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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