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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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