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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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