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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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