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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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