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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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