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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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