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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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