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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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