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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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