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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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