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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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