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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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