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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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