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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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