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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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