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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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