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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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