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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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