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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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