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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education