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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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