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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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