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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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