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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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