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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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