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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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