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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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