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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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