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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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