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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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