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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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