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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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