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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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