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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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