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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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