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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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