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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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