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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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