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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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