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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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