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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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