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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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