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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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