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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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