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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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