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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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