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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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