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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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