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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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