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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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