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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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