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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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