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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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