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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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