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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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