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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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