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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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