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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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