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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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