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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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