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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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