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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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