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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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