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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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