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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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