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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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