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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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