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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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