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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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