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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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