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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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