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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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