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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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