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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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