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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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