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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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