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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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