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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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