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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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