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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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