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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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