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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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