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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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