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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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