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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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