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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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