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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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