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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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