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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates 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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