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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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