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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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