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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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