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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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