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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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