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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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