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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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