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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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