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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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