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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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