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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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