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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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