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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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