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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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