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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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