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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation 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 educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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