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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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