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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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