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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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