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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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