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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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