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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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