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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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