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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)