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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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