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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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