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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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