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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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