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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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