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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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