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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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