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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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