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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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