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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly 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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