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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key 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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