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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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