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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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