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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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