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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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