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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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