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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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