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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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