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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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