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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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