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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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