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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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