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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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