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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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