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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and 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 participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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