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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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