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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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