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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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