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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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