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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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