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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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