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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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