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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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