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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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