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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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