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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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