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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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