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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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