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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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