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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources