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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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