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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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