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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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