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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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