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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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