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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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