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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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