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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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