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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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