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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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