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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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