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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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