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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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