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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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