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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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