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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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