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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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