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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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