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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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