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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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