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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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