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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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