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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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