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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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