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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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