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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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