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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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