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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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