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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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