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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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