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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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