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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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