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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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