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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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