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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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