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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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