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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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