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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important 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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