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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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