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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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