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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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