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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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