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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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