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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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