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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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