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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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