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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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