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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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