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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative 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 issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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