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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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