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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student 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 technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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