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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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