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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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