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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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