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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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