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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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