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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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