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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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