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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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