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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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