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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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