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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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