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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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