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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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