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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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