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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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