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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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