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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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