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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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