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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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