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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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