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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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