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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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