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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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