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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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