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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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