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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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