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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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