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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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