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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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