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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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