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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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