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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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