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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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