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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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