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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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