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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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