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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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