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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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