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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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