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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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