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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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