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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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