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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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