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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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