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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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