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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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