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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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