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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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