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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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