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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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