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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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