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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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