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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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