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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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