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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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