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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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