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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models 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 organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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