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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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