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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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