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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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