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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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