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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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