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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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