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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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