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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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