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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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