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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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