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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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