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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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