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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? 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 we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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