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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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