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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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