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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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