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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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