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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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