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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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