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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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