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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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