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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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