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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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