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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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