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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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