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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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