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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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