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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the 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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