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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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