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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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