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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key 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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