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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers 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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