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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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