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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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