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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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