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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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