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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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