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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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