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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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