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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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