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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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