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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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