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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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