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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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