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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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