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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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