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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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