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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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