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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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