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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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