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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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