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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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