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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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