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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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