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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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