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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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