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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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