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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions 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 teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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