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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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