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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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