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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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