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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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