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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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