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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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