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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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