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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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