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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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