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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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