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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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