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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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