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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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