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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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