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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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