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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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