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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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