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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation 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 organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with 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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