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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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