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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches 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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