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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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