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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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