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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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