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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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