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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the 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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