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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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