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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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