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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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