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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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