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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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