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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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