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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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