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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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