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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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