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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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