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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important 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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