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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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