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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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