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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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