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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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