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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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