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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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