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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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