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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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