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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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