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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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