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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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