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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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