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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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