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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key 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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