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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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