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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education