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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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