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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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