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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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