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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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