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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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