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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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