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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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