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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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