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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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