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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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