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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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