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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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