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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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