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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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