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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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