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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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