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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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