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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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