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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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