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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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