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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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