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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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