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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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