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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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