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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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