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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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