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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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