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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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