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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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