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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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