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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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