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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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