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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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