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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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