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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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