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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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