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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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