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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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