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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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