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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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