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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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