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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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