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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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