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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores 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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