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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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