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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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