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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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