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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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