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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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