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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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