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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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