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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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