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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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