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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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