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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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