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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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