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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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