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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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