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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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