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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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