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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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