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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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