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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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