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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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