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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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