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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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