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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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