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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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