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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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