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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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