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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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