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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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