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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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