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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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